ICE CUBES Unless you have a high-powered blender that’s up to the challenge, putting ice cubes in your blender can dull the blade. Ditto for big chunks of frozen fruit. So what’s a smoothie (or chilled cocktail) loving gal to do? Use slightly thawed fruit (ten minutes out of the freezer should do the trick) …

The first—and maybe only—rule that you need to know when it comes to storing bananas is to avoid keeping bananas in the fridge, especially before they’re ripe. Bananas are tropical fruits, and, in general, tropical fruits don’t handle cold storage well. That’s why the best way to store bananas is at room temperature, not in …

While Magnolia Bakery is known for its Sex and the City-approved cupcakes, it’s the bakery’s creamy banana pudding that’s really its showstopper. If you haven’t tried it, trust us — this is going to easily become your new favorite dessert. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups water 2/3 cup instant vanilla pudding mix 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened …

If you’re as excited as we are about McDonald’s Hong Kong’s Oreo-themed menu, you’re in the right place! This take on the Oreo tiramisu is fluffy, sweet, and loaded with coffee plus cookies-and-cream flavor. Source: Popsugar

I was feeling proud of being so prepared, making five mason jar salads on Sunday, but as soon as I finished my last forkful of veggies at lunch on Monday, I was starving an hour later. Then I’d end up eating a huge snack that was as big as a second lunch. No wonder I …